International photographer (Feb-Dec 1929)

Ten The INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER May, 1929 Oleson Expands It is a far cry from the days of sunlit movie sets in 1907, to modern incandescent achievements. This is the outstanding record of Winfield-Kerner equipment, now manufactured and distributed exclusively by The Otto K. Olesen Illuminating Company, 1560 Vine street, Hollywood. Back in 1907, Edward Winfield, then a well known photo-engraver, conceived the idea of using arc lamps for illuminating moving picture sets. He sold the idea to Mr. Kerner and there came into existence the name of Winfield-Kerner, known since wherever the cameraman has set his tripod. Like the movies, Los Angeles has been the home of WinfieldKerner, but from here this equipment has been shipped to nearly every country of the world. Otto K. Olesen, shop foreman of the early Winfield-Kerner firm recently purchased the shops, patents and right to manufacture this line. The Olesen Company now holds one of the three existing licenses issued by the General Electric Corporation to manufacture rotary arc equipment. The development of their equipment has been gradual, but definite. From the early day arcs to the modern incandescents the high standard of their lamps has been maintained. With the introduction of the incandescent lamp for movie production new and perplexing problems presented themselves in rapid succession. Instead of a very small light source, as in the arc lamp, the filament of the incandescent presented a surface so large that concentration problems became paramount. Reflecting mirror-grinding with lens-like accurancy was the only solution and, to this end, the Olesen Company have made rapid strides. Under the experienced hand of Roger Nauman, technical engineer, development in efficiency and flexibility of incandescent equipment has been rapid. Among the noteworthy improvements to be seen on these lamps is the combination socket making the Mogul screw lamp or the prong type bulb instantly interchangeable. Greater ventilation of lamp housings is another feature that provides for higher wattage in the future without affecting the efficiency of present equipment. Improved switches, cool operator's handles, spill-light control, and controlled tension on lamp positions are also contributors to efficiency. The Otto K. Olesen Company manufacture every type of incandescent and arc lamp for studio use, as well as special types of commercial and portrait photographer's lamps. Technical Men The magnificent new Service Building just completed by the Eastman Kodak Company, at 6706 Santa Monica boulevard, Hollywood, is the fulf i 1 1 m e n t of a dream of our friend Mr. Edward O. Blackburn, vice-president and general manager of J. E. Brulatour, Inc., west coast d i s tributors of Eastman Motion Picture Raw Stock. Mr. Blackburn is a laboratory expert of national standing and, having been a friend and associate of cameramen for twenty years, he understands their needs, their ideals and problems. As the general manager of J. E. Brulatour, Inc., he has been in close touch with both the Eastman Company and the cameramen and the new Service Building with its wonderfully complete equipment and its possibilities of immense service is a direct outgrowth of his enthusiasm. Up the Coast EDWARD 0. BLACKBURN Activities of the Stork Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Gibbons, April 24, 1929, a daughter. • • Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terzo, April 22, 1929, a boy. Norbert Lusk, prominent New York critic, has had a lot of nice things to say about "The Rainbow Man," starring Eddie Dowling. This picture was photographed by Jack MacKenzie. It is an all-talkie and scored a great hit in New York. { Pension Note Will H. Hays is championing an oldage pension for teachers. This will be cheering news to all the veteran cameramen in Hollywood, whose real job is to teach the new sound directors what it's all about. — The Film Daily. o Brother Tony Gaudio says the modern Mazda lighted set is so closely balanced that whenever an actor lights a match during the scene the negative is over exposed. EASTMAN, DU PONT, AGFA— STRAIGHT OR PANCHROMATIC 35 MM. ONLY STUDIO ENDS— Tested and Made Into 100 foot Rolls, 10 feet black leader each end $2.75 100 foot Rolls, 10 feet black leader each end (on spool) $3.25 Same on the new Bell & Howell spool $3.75 200 and 400 foot Rolls 2V2c per foot 17y2-foot pieces for Septs, 3 for $1.00, 7 for 2.00, 15 for $4.00 35-foot pieces in individual cans, l%c foot in 1000 foot lots only White Negative Leader, $2.50 per 1000 feet All Films shipped C. O. D. FRED C. DAWES Negative Stock Library 1426 Beachwood Drive, Hollywood, Calif. ALASKAFIED This is a picture of Brother Hobart Broivnell, Portland, Oregon, steward of Local No. 659. The picture was taken at the foot of Mount Hood, and he describes himself as having been Alaskafied for the last few weeks. A Big Job "The Isle of Lost Ships," that wonderful story of the Sargasso Sea has gone into production at First National, Brother Sol Polito leading the following named associates in the camera corps: Faxon Dean, H. Lyman Broening, Eddie Linden, Speed Mitchell, Russell Hoover, Bert Williams, George Hollister, Al Smalley, Ralph Ash. Brother Les Rowley is handling the still work. James Matthews Complete Hi-Speed Mitchell Long Beach 648-166 Phone GLadstone 4151 ROLLIJ1DOOD STATE BATIK The only bank in the Industrial District of Hollywood under State supervision Santa Monica Boulevard at Hichland Avenue